University of Calgary
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary is a highly regarded medical school offering a three-year, accredited Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. The CSM focuses on innovation in medical education, clinical practice, and research, with a strong emphasis on preparing students to become compassionate and competent physicians. The school also has a significant research focus, with multiple research institutes and centers.
Application timeline
July 8th, 2025
Applications open
Today
October 1st, 2025
Application deadline
August 29th, 2025
Last eligible MCAT sitting date
August 2nd, 2025
Deadline to submit a part-time petition
Minimum requirements
Education
Completed at least 2 full-time years of undergraduate university education at an MD-PhD granting institution or have completed two years of full-time post secondary undergraduate studies.
GPA
Non-Albertan: 3.80; Albertan: 3.20.
MCAT
Completed; Minimum 128 CARS for Non-Albertas only
Application Information
Components
Transcripts
Official transcripts are required from every post-secondary institution you have attended. They must be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office to the UofC MD Admissions Office. Please check the applicant manual for guidelines for submitting an electronic or a physical transcript.
Grade Entry
A grade must be entered into UCAN for all University level courses taken. Please check the applicant manual for guidelines regarding which specific grades should be entered.
Publications
Include only the following publications and presentations in the following order: 1. Peer-reviewed academic publications; 2. Published abstracts resulting from oral and/or poster presentations at national or international meetings.
Reference Letters
Submit contact information for three references, each regarding different attributes: 1. Organizational, Management and Leadership Skills; 2. Commitment to Communities and Advocacy; and 3. Interpersonal Behaviours and Collaboration.
Employment History
Provide a complete list of all of your paid employment experiences to date.
Awards
List all of the awards you consider significant.
Top 10 Experiences
Identify up to 10 activities or experiences that you feel is sufficiently important as to define you as an individual. These may be employment or volunteer experiences, life experiences, awards, educational or research experiences.
Fees
UCAN Application Fee
$150
Scoring
Interview selection scoring weights
10%
Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration
10%
Organizational, Management and Leadership Skills
10%
Global Assessment of Academic Merit
10%
Communication Skills
10%
Commitment to Community and Advocacy on Behalf of Others
20%
GPA
10%
Intellectual Curiosity, Scholarship and Research
10%
CARS
10%
Maturity, Insight, and Resilience
Admissions scoring weights
50%
Pre-Interview Score
50%
MMI
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